Fragrance comparison

Versus Donna vs Ellen Tracy

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,440 ratings analysed

5 wins

Versus Donna

Versace

4.19350 votes

Rank #2,654 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Ellen Tracy

3.851,090 votes

Rank #4,104 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.

Versus Donna
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ellen Tracy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Versus Donna5/7

Ellen Tracy2/7

Ratings & consensus: Versus Donna
Community sentiment: Versus Donna
Longevity: Versus Donna
Sillage & projection: Versus Donna
Value for money: Ellen Tracy
Versatility: Ellen Tracy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Versus Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Versus DonnaVersace

Ellen TracyEllen Tracy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerVersus DonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,090 votes

Category winnerVersus DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVersus Donna

SillageVersus Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value80

Category winnerEllen TracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Plum, Peach and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night37

Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#4,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace's Versus Donna is a dark red bottle of 90s vintage drama. It opens with sharp raspberry and plum syrup before settling into a powdery sandalwood and amber base. This scent works best on cold winter nights when you want a heavy, fruity floral that clings to wool coats and stays noticeable in a crowd.

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Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Versus Donna or Ellen Tracy?

Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Versus Donna or Ellen Tracy?

Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versus Donna or Ellen Tracy?

Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versus Donna and Ellen Tracy smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Plum, Peach and Aldehydes.

Is Versus Donna or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versus Donna and Ellen Tracy?

Versus Donna has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Violet and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.